Lighthouses · South West England
Ilfracombe Lighthouse
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Ilfracombe Lighthouse — lighthouse in Ilfracombe, Devon, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Ilfracombe Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the coast of Devon, South-West England. Built or established in 1819, it dates from the Georgian period. Owned by North Devon District Council and operated by Ilfracombe Harbour Board. The site is within the North Devon National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the North Devon parliamentary constituency. Postcode area EX34.
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Official information
Ilfracombe Aquarium is an educational attraction that showcases local aquatic life through various exhibits. Visitors can explore a unique journey from an Exmoor stream to the sea, featuring up to 75 species in realistic habitats. The aquarium also offers interactive experiences and knowledgeable guides to enhance the visit.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ilfracombe Lighthouse is a Georgian lighthouse located in Ilfracombe, Devon, South-West England. Established in 1819, it is owned by North Devon District Council and operated by Ilfracombe Harbour Board. The lighthouse is situated within the North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.2111, -4.1130
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Ilfracombe
- Postcode
- EX34 9EQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Established
- 1819
- Official site
- ilfracombeaquarium.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q105304837 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ilfracombe Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Nicholas Chapel, Ilfracombe.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ilfracombe Lighthouse?
- Ilfracombe Lighthouse is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX34 9EQ), in the parish of Ilfracombe.
- What is Ilfracombe Lighthouse?
- Ilfracombe Lighthouse — lighthouse in Ilfracombe, Devon, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ilfracombe Lighthouse?
- Drivers can use postcode EX34 9EQ.
- When was Ilfracombe Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1819.
- Who owns Ilfracombe Lighthouse?
- Ilfracombe Lighthouse is owned by North Devon District Council and operated by Ilfracombe Harbour Board.
- Is Ilfracombe Lighthouse a protected site?
- Yes — Ilfracombe Lighthouse is part of the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Ilfracombe Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Ilfracombe Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ilfracombe Lighthouse?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX34 9EQ. It sits within the North Devon parliamentary constituency.